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BLOOMINGTON. ILL. SATURDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 28. 1908 15 ORGE W. EVERETT DEAD MER NIGHT DISPATCHER OF THE C.

A Ocourred In City of Mexico Passing of Mrs. Charles RadbourneOther Obituary Notes. loom enshrouded the general moss Chicago Alton here yesterday the receipt of a message by A8- Superintendent F. L. Richards at from W.

J. Larch, assistant to ProsB. M. Felton, of the Mexican Cenannouncing the sudden death from id fever, the night before, of George Everett, formerly night chief diser for the Alton here, and who left last March to join the staff of PrestFelton on the Mexican Central and has been assistant to General ManGalbraith most of the time since 18 here. The message briefly ced the death at the American hosand the burial yesterday afternoon United States cemetery.

ere was much skepticism relative to dven cause of death, owing to the that a letter received but a week friend here referred to his exhealth and there had been not lightest intimation of any Illness. feared that instead, he became a to the malignant smallpox which virulent in Mexico and which marks ettm with death in twenty-four hours the first seizure in many instances. 1s also a form of southern fever is also frequently fatal, especially orthernera not thorol acolimated. brief Illness and speedy interment, to the supposition that Mr. Everett victim of one or the other of the which ravage the Mexican re- rge Everett was prince AmOng A great heart beat in his breast lone knew him but to esteem him.

ntered railway service as an operon the Buffalo, Rochester Pittsunder General Manager J. H. BarInd when President Felton brought arrett to the Alton in 1900 as gensuperintendent, Mr. Everett came him as night chief dispatcher. He so valuable to the Alton that sugns in the way of promotion to road dive positiona, were frowned upon higher officials and it was preferred he remain with the night position.

after to go to the Mexican Central flattering that he decided to 80- much to the regret of his associates This regret is accentuated by the tht that if he had remained here, he have been spared to many more of usefulness. He was recently tenposition as division superintendbut after consideration, decided to in his previous post. Mr. Everett years of age. His mother in survives, also a sister in Buffalo brother in England.

Their grief sudden summons, will be shared sts of friends. George Everett was nature's noblemen. Of unvaryng lIty, sincere and straightforward, lentious to a fault, and charitable de all, he went thru life to uplift and and brighten the existence of his men. That he succeeded, is best Minced by the sorrow expressed over untimely death, just in the prime of and when fate appeared most kind. rorld is better that George Everett lived and the grief of his family and friends made more acute by the fact that he was a man who could 111 be spared.

Mr. Earl Reed, son of Mr. Thomas Reed, was a room mate with Mr. Everett and 8 message is expected from him later, either corroborating the cause of death or telling the exact cause, 11 it was other than typaold fever, as suspected. Mrs.

Charles Radbourne. -Mra. Charles Radbourne, one of the old reaidents of the city, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mre. George Freese, 612 West Monroe street. Her death resulted from paralysis.

She was seized with that ailment last Sunday and from that time her life has been in danger. Her death will be a shock to her friends 88 she has been in good health until that time. Deceased was born in Bradford, England, October 9, 1834, She was married in September, 1846, at Bath, England, to Charles Radbourne. Her maiden name was Caroline Gardner. The couple came to America in their early life and located at Rochester, N.

Y. In 1855 they came to Bloomington and have since made this city their home. Mr. and Mrs. Radbourne were among the early settlers and during their residence here have seen the city grow from a small prairie town to what It is now.

For the past few years Mrs. Radbourne has been making her home with her daughter. She is survived by her husband and the following children: John, William and Albert Radbourne and Mrs. George Freese, of this city: Mrs. Samuel Bennett, of Cnicago, and Mra.

Harry Ruhle, of San Jose, Cal. There are no brothers or sisters living. Carl Haker, -Carl Haker, one of the best known and most respected of the German residents of the county, died yesterday morning at his home near Kerrick. His death was caused from kidney trouble, from which he had long been a sufferer. For the past three months he has been confined to his bed.

Deceased was a native of Germany, having been born there in 1885. In 1869 he emigrate to this country and after short residence in this city moved to a farm near Normal and has since followed the farming industry. He has amassed a considerable fortune and was 8 man universally respected. He was member of the German Lutheran church. He 1s survived by eight children: Mrs.

Emma Giese, 602 East Jetterson street; Mrs. Ila Schwenn, 605 South Center: Mrs. Alfred Wielatz, 1110 South Wright, William, of Denton, Louts and Charles Haker, living on a farm near the home place, and Mary and Chris at home. John Lindahl. -John Lindahl died yesterday morning at St.

Joseph's hospital after a lingering illness with cancer of the stomach. For more than a year and a half he has been Ill and a few days ago was taken to St. Joseph's hospital. He was born In Malmohouse, Lonskone, Sweden, August 26, 1851. In 1880 he came to Bloomington and has since lived here.

He married Miss Mary Helman on April 21, 1883. Mrs. Lindahl died two years ago and there are three sons surviving: Albert Carl and Arthur all at home. Mr. Lindahl has been prominently connected with the labor organizations of the citv.

He was a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and of the Miners' Union. He WAS also secretary of the Scandinavian Benevolent Society. He was a man well liked and whose death will be greatly deplored. BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE TO MEET IN NORMAL CONVENTION FOR WEEK FROM SUNDAY. Interesting Program Is Prepared--Boy Burned With Phosphorus--News of Normal Churches.

-Programs were issued yesterday for the rally day of the Baptist Young People's Union of the Bloomington Baptist Association, to be held at the First Baptist church in Normal on Sunday, December 5, one week from tomorrow. The officers of this association are 863 follows: President-Rev. John Clark Ellinwood of Normal. Vice-president-Rev. C.

S. Burns of Second vice-president-Rev. J. R. Bridges of Atlanta Secretary---Miss E.

Constance Marshall of Deer Creek. -Mr. L. M. Wheeler of Lexington.

There will be two sessions, afternoon and evening. In the afternoon the devotonals will be led by Rev. C. 8. Burns of Fairbury and there will be a solo by Mrs.

James A. Morsman of Normal. Rev. U. S.

Davie will then deliver an address on the "Educational Features of the Baptist Young People's Union." Rev. Mr. Davis is the state president of the B. Y. P.

U. Discussion will be led by Rev, A. A. Todd of Pontiac, followed by a duet by Mics Grace Russell and Mr. Frank A.

Causey of Pekin. The program will ciose with three-minute reports of local unions. Each union is requested to be represented by delegates, and to respond to the roll call by each delegation rieing and repeating some scripture selection in concert, and the leader of the delegation to give a hrief report of membership, and anything of importance and value to other unkns. The evening session will open with music by the Sunday school orchestra of the Normal Baptist church, and Rev. R.

H. Barrett of Clinton will lead the devotionals. Miss Cora E. Petty of Lincoln will render A solo, "Prayer and Answer," and then will come an address by Rev. Claude E.

Boyer of Plano, who is the socretary of the state B. Y. P. U. Discussion will follow on the subject of Mr.

Boyer'5 address, which 1s "The Legacy of the Past Days." Rev. H. C. Leland leading. Mr.

and Mrs. H. 0. Echols of Pontiac will sing a duet, Blessed Savior, Thee I Love." Orchestra music will be the last number on the program. Normal Church News, worship at 10:30 o'clock; subject, "'The Savior's Personal Response to tho Sinner's Personal Sunday school Immediately following the morning service, at 11:45.

Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. Miss Mae Kennedy, leader. No evening preaching service on account of the union services at Christian church. Rev. J.

I. Dool, pastor. BAPTIST -At 7:80 o'clock this evening the Rev. W. R.

Morris, who is preaching such excellent evangelistic sermons, will speak in tho Baptist church. At 10:30 on Popular Goods Prices. RADICAL REDUCTIONS ON Women's and Misses' Suits ALMOST HALF Now is your opportunity to purchase a suit under the most favorable conditions. Garments that embody unusual excellence in style and are made of reliable fabrics. These are all new suits and from our regular stock, not specially made for sale purposes.

Suits for $10.95 These are Women's and Misses' Suits in fancy worsteds and all-wool broadcloth, with flare or pleated skirts, satin than $15.00 up to $16.75. Special trimmed or plain tailored, never sold less $10.95 Suits for $14.75 Women's and Misses' Suits of fine all-wool worsteds and broadcloths, including a good range of colors. A great many Wooltex Suits, which represent the best possible $22.50 workmanship, and $25.00. which The have, been price selling at $14.75 Handsome Raincoats at $15.00 New Rubberized Raincoats -Handsome new Coats of Taffeta Silk or Satin, thoro rubberized to shed water, yet a stripes. handsome Special street garment, in plain or fancy $15.00 The Season's Clearing in Dre DressAccessories Millinery.

gilt, Buckles roman, and jet Sash and Pins, oxi- in Our entire line of trim- dized metals and stones, BEER med and untrimmed hats and trimmings marked 25c to $1.50 very low for clearing. The Belting--elastic, Persian, rimmed hat values are at. especially interesting. A 35c to $1.00 gd. complete assortment of Ruching -Our line is the colors and styles is in- best in the city.

New Eluded--rare values at each of the special prices- styles in cream, white, $1.25 $1.75 blue and pink, at 250, $2.50 $3.00 20c, 15c and 10c ruch. POSITIVELY THE MOST market SENSATIONAL MAYER LIVING IN CLOAK BLOOMINGTON'S HISTORY SALE The Enterprise Mfg. No. 10 Waverly Place, New York City, consigned to us at about 55c on the dollar, their entire remaining stock of cloaks. Its a chance of a lifetime.

Lot 1 About 25 long, 52 inch coats, fancy mixtures, worth up to $10.00. Sale price $3.98 Lot 2 Fifty black semi-fitting coats, elaborately trimmed with silk braid, coats worth up to $8.50, go at $4.98 Lot 3 Satin Pure Broadcloth Coats worth up to $12.00, go at $6.48 Lot 4 Seventy-five coats- elegant designed garments, worth up to $18.00, go at $12.50 Thousands of Special Saturday Specials Today, in All of the Departments. tomorrow morning Rev. W. B.

Morris will speak ard conduct the service, while the pastor, Rev. J. C. Ellinwood, will speak at Chenoa. Good musts.

All are welcome, Sunday school at 11:45 a. m. Junior League meeting nt 3 p. led by Miss Elizabeth Grove. The children who are present will receive haadsome celluloid Junior catch pins.

There were fifty present last Sunday the number seventy-five tomorrow. 6:80 p. Young People's meeting, led by Miss Ethel Sager. The subject will be "Home Miscions." An excellent program has been prepared and matters of interest will be discussed at the meeting. At 7:80 p.

m. Evangelist Morris will give one of his stirring sermons. Hear Evangelist Morris, for many my he is second Sunday. Have you heard Evangelist Morrig preach? You are invited. Rev.

J. C. Ellinwood, pastor, CONGREGATIONAL--The -The regular vices will ba held at the Congregational church tomorrow. Morning service, 10:30 o'clock; subject of sermon, "Is the Story of Jonah True History?" Sunday school at 11:45. Classes tor all uges.

Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. There will be no evening preaching service on account of the union service at the Christian church. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:80. CHRISTIAN-The regular services will be held at the Christian church tomorrow morning.

Bible school at 9:15 o'clock. Preaching service at 10:30 and Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Union service under the auspices of the W. C.

T. U. at 7:30 in the evening. You are cordially Invited to ail of these services. Rev.

William G. McColley, pastor. METHODIST-Sunday school at 9:16 m. Preaching service at 10:30 a. in.

Epworth League nt 6:30 p. m. No evening preaching service. Rev. R.

P. Smith, pastor. Union Service with w. C. T.

U. -The seven churches of Normal will radte in a union service tomorrow evening with the W. C. T. the meeting being held in the Christian church at 7:80.

Mrs. Anna Scott of Cuifax, courty preadent of the W. C. T. will be the speaker of the evening and her talk will be a story of the great white ribbon love feast, the national W.

C. T. U. convention, which was held in Denver, from the 22d to the 28th of October. Mrw.

Scott is an interceting speaker and will be well worth going to hear. Music for the service will be furnished ty the choir of the Christian church. Burned With Phosphorus. -Mr. Louis Bush, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Will Bush of South Oak street, was severely burned on one hard while prepurIng an experiment in the chemistry class at the university Inst week. Another boy burst a bag of phospherus, netting his clothes on fire, and Louts slapped bin hand over the blaze and put it out. After exinguishing the blaze In his friend's clothes he snw some of the phorus burning on the window ledge and attempted to put it out by slapping his band down on it. The stuft stuck to his bund and burned it deep.

The burn is very painful and he will have to carry his a1'm In a sling for a time. Chance to Play on Illinois Field. -Mr. Ernst Ingold, secretary to Conch G. Huff of the University of Illinois, and manager of the state Interscholnatte meet, is a gucet at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Louis Hildebrandt for few daya. end yesterday made a proposal to the Normal high school that they come to Champaign one week from today for the game with the Urbana high school team to decide the state championship. He offered the use of Illinole field and to provide Illinois officials for the game and the Normal team to divide the gate ceipta with Urbara, taking either 50 per cent and expenses or 60 per cent and pay their own expenses. The high school men were very much taken with the proposal, considering it a very fine offer, and providing everything is sattefactory with Urbara they will play next Saturday.

Mr. Ingold wrote the manager of the Urbana team in regard to the matter last evening and expects to beer from them at once. The game being on Illinois Reid will insure both teams square deal and will be an opportunity for them to show what they can do. If the plans mature, as pected, the Normal management will endeavor to secure excursion rates and 8 big crowd of Normalites will accompany the team and witness the game. Normal Teams All Win.

-Normal certainly shuwed some "class" in the football line in closing up the season. On Thanksgiving day there were five Normal teams on the gridiron and every one of them won their game, And better than that, not one of them allowed their opponents to score on them. The Normal University team beat leyan 16 to J. The Normal high echool bent Lincoln 5 to 0. The Normal high school second tourn bent St, Mary's academy 26 to 0.

The 8. 0. Home team beat Danvers 21 to 0 and the 6. 0. Home second team bent the St.

Mary's second team 17 to 0. Married In Normal. -Mr. Nessier and Miss Syivis Horn, poth of New Holland, were united In marriage on Thanksgiving day at the name of Mr. and Mrs.

J. A. Pruett on South Linden street, In Normal. The caremony was performed by Rev. R.

P. Smith of the Methodist church in the presence of a strall company of relatives The couple left during the afternoon for Chicago, where they will epend a few days before going to their home in New Holland. Normal Notes. Some bargaira in odd boxes of Crane's and Hurd's fine writing papers at book store today, -Miss Essie Chamberlain, who is teachIng at Assumption, 111., is spending A short vacation with her inother on North Normal avenue, -Mr. J.

E. Fish yesterday moved from the corner of First street 2 and Fell avenue to the residence of Mr. John Dennis on Norta Linden street. -Mr. William Ward end wife and son of Indianapolis, spent Thanksgiving at the home of his parenis, Mr.

and Mra. Barclay Ward, of East Cherry street, and will remain here for a few days visiting friends. -Miss Mary Worley, who has been teaching in the schools at Chicago Heights, la spending a few days' vacation at the heme of her mother, Mrs. Effie Worley, on East Poplar stret. -MIRROR Sadie Valentine of El Paso, Lava Yeck of Roanoke, Reta Memmen of Minonk and Charles Holland of oke have been guests at the home of Mra.

T. A. Huxtable on South School street since Wednesday evening WEST SIDE NOTES. -H. L.

Demsey is the name of a new fireman on the mouth end. -Mrs. J. N. Baird, wife of the yard car inspector, is visiting in Heyworth.

-Engineer 0. K. Wells of the Dwight branch is laying off to spend a few weeks visiting relatives in Pleasant HIll, Mo. -Mr. William Riley returned to Chicago yesterday after coming down to spend Thanksgiving with his son.

He was formerly roadmaster for the Alton. -Engineer Kirkwood and Fireman Estil deadheaded home from Athol, yesterday, reaching the sixteen hour limit. Hummel and Jones deadheaded home from Springfield and Shorthose and Hand from Lawndale, -Engineer Charles Trimble will take his new run west next Monday and in the meantime, Diek McDonald Is on the run. being relieved by Naylor on Trimble's old run north and which McDonald has been handling since Trimble laid off ten days ago, -Barney Lantry, late of the Burlington at Galesburg, has been appointed dar yardmaster at Springfeld and Ridgely, and took formal charge yesterday, letin from Trainmaster Mahoney nouncing that fact. He succeeds J.

C. McMann, recently appointed assistant trainmaster, -Traveling Engineer Joseph Turpin yesterday announced a a number of new south end assignment. Fireman gots the plug to Springfeld with Lenning; E. BeAn gets the south local with Dietrick; Pennington gets the Lawndale pushor with Stuart and Granacher the Lawndale pusher with Perry, -Mr, and Mrs. H.

D. Teed and two of St. Louts came Thursday to spend a few daye with Mre. Teed's sister, Mr. L.

M. Sawyer. Mr. Teed, who 18 superintendent of telegraph on the Frisco system, returned to 8t. Louts yesterday, Visitors From St Louts.

but his family will remain over Sunday. Breeders' Sixth Annual Sale 250-Horses-250 At Bloomington, Ill. In Coliseum Feb.2,3, 4,1909 On Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 2, 3, we will sell 150 Imported and Native Bred Registered Percherons, Shires, Clydesdales Horses. On Friday, Feb.

4, will sell 100 Trotting Bred, Grade Draft, Coach, Saddle and all-purpose Horses. Parties wanting to sell horses in this sale, should make application for entry blanks at once. En ries close Dec. 10. Catalog ready January 10.

Breeders' Sale Co. C. W. Hart, Mgr. Arrowsmith, Ill.

For the Benefit of Those Who Are Ruptured I will be at my Bloomington office Monday only of each week, With This Truss 1 make them to your order and fit them properly. Office over Moberly Loar's store, 108 N. Main, Bloomington, Ill. The A. E.

Johnson Truss Co. Quality Rules Here Prices Lowest. Terms Your Owe SAILING TO WOOD'S MUSIC HO USE To Select That Xmas Plano and Hear Our Player Pianos Don't afford danchter Piano. Store BALDWIN All Styles to cheese from. Remember we carry the entire catalog of Victor and Edison Talking Machines and records.

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